What Was Merge Madrid 2024?
Merge Madrid 2024 was a Web3 and Ethereum conference held at La Nave in Madrid, Spain, from 8 to 10 October 2024. It brought together blockchain founders, developers, investors, and community members from Spain and across Europe to explore the latest in Ethereum, DeFi, NFTs, Layer 2 scaling, and the evolving Web3 ecosystem. The official page sat on the Merge Madrid site. Its focus on the Ethereum ecosystem, combined with Madrid's vibrant crypto community, made it a key event in the Iberian and Southern European blockchain calendar.
Madrid is one of Europe's largest and most engaged crypto communities, and Merge reflects that energy. To follow similar events, check the crypto events calendar and our crypto conferences list.
Key Themes at Merge Madrid
The agenda centred on the Ethereum ecosystem:
- Ethereum protocol and ecosystem updates.
- Layer 2 and scaling technology.
- DeFi and decentralised markets.
- NFTs and Web3 culture in Spain.
The Ethereum focus attracted a technically strong and community-driven audience. Many guests also tracked broader blockchain events through CoinGabbar.
How Ethereum and Web3 Are Growing in Spain
Spain is one of Europe's most active crypto markets, with consistently high retail adoption across the country. The CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores) oversees crypto advertising and market conduct, and Spain implements MiCA as an EU member state. Spain also applies progressive capital gains tax on crypto profits. Madrid, as the capital and largest city, hosts Spain's most active Web3 community alongside Barcelona, which hosts the European Blockchain Convention.
Spain has a growing blockchain startup ecosystem, particularly in Madrid and Barcelona, with several Ethereum-native projects and DeFi protocols founded by Spanish teams achieving global recognition. The country's large tech-literate population, its position as a gateway between Europe and Latin America, and its strong developer community make it one of Europe's most dynamic crypto markets. Merge Madrid taps this community directly, offering a Spanish-language and English-track programme that bridges the local and international Ethereum communities. For more shows, see CoinGabbar's crypto summits page.
Impact of Merge Madrid on Spain's Web3 Scene
A dedicated Ethereum conference in Madrid advances Spain's Web3 ecosystem. It connects Spanish developers and founders with the global Ethereum community. It builds the regional Layer 2 and DeFi builder network. And it positions Madrid as a European Ethereum hub. Each edition strengthens the community.
Why Sponsors, Exhibitors and Projects Should Join
Merge Madrid reaches Spain's most engaged Ethereum community. Strong fits include:
- Layer 2 networks: recruit Spanish and Southern European builders.
- DeFi protocols: engage Spain and Latin America-connected communities.
- NFT and creator platforms: tap Spain's vibrant culture and creator scene.
- Ethereum tooling: onboard Spanish developers.
- Iberian-focused funds: source Spanish Web3 talent.
To get involved, you can list a crypto event with the CoinGabbar team.
Why KOLs, Media and Influencers Attend
Spain's Ethereum scene is vibrant and globally connected. Creators meet the Spanish and European Web3 community at one of Southern Europe's most energetic crypto events. Coverage can spread through the crypto press release network.
Why Builders and Participants Join
For Ethereum developers and Web3 founders in Spain and the Iberian region, Merge Madrid is the home event. You meet the local and European Ethereum community, explore Layer 2 and DeFi opportunities in a market with a natural Latin American bridge, and build the Spanish blockchain network. Many leave with European connections, regional partnerships, or a sharper Iberian and LatAm Web3 strategy.
Tickets and PR Offers With CoinGabbar
Building for the Iberian and Latin American Web3 market? CoinGabbar offers ticket discounts at partner events and free or discounted press release publishing for projects booked through us. To sponsor or add your event to our digital asset events list, email event@coingabbar.io.
How the Event Concluded and What Came Next
Merge Madrid 2024 wrapped up with Ethereum ecosystem sessions and community energy that made it one of Spain's most memorable crypto events of the year. Layer 2, DeFi, and culture threads ran through the whole programme. By hosting the conference at La Nave, one of Madrid's premier innovation spaces, it gave Spanish Web3 a venue to match its ambition. To follow what came next, see the crypto events calendar and our digital asset events page.
Glossary of Key Terms
- CNMV: Spain's Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores, the financial and crypto market regulator.
- MiCA: the EU's unified crypto rulebook, implemented in Spain from December 2024.
- Merge: in Ethereum, the transition from Proof-of-Work to Proof-of-Stake in September 2022.
- Layer 2: a network on top of Ethereum that makes transactions faster and cheaper.
- La Nave: a major innovation and events space in Madrid.
Disclaimer
This page is for general information only. It is not financial, legal, or tax advice. This is a Web3 conference that took place in October 2024; future dates and details may differ. Spanish and EU crypto rules may change; always check current CNMV and MiCA guidance. Please confirm with the official source and do your own research. Crypto assets are volatile and can lose value.
